Thousands took to the streets for morning protests across the area, but the largest was the evening 'No Kings' rally along Sarasota's bayfront.

On Saturday at JD Hamel Park on the Sarasota Bayfront, a large crowd gathered to express their frustration with the Trump administration. There is no word on the number of participants, but some in attendance estimated there were roughly 1,

Participants decried President Donald Trump and his administration, whose practices, some say, reflect those of a would-be king or dictator. The rally took place on the same day as similar gatherings across the state and throughout the country,